Sr Manager Trade Compliance

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; El Paso (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead our trade compliance program and build a high-performing team. The role reports to the Vice President of Legal & Compliance and sets the global strategy to safeguard regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The candidate will drive change, engage cross-functionally, and manage import/export controls, audits, and incident response while mentoring a diverse team. Travel up to 25% required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international trade, law, tax, or business economics; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in trade compliance within a multinational environment.
• Experience with trade compliance audit programs.
• Understanding of supply chain security certifications such as OEA and CTPAT.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural, fast-paced team.

Responsabilités

• Lead the strategy for the Trade Compliance function.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies to safeguard compliance with international trade regulations (IMMEX, CTPAT, OEA, export controls).
• Develop KPIs and measurement processes for trade compliance.
• Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export controls, and sanctions incidents.
• Support strategic projects including due diligence for M&A activities.
• Develop and implement automated tools to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized procedures and high-quality service.
• Mentor and develop the compliance team and drive transformation.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural leadership

Communication

Spanish proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in international trade/law/tax/business economics

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead and strengthen our trade compliance function across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Vice President Legal & Compliance, this role is responsible for setting global strategy, safeguarding regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team.

Beyond deep subject-matter expertise, the ideal candidate will bring the commercial acumen, drive, and interpersonal skills to engage proactively on a wide range of business issues. The successful candidate will inspire change across a diverse team while continuing to develop and upskill its members. In short, we are looking for a team builder, executor, collaborator, and agent of change.

How You Will Do It

• Lead the strategy for Trade Compliance function.


• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable Global Trade Compliance regulations (including IMMEX program, CTPAT and OEA, export controls, etc.),


• Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes


• Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export control and sanctions incidents in a dynamic environment.


• Participate in and support strategic projects (including M&A transactions) with relevant compliance input, evaluation, and investigation (due diligence).


• Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable, to ensure consistency and compliance


• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices


• Develop, nurture, and enable a successful compliance team with a diverse membership. Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function as an outstanding organization.


• Additional duties assigned by management.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Master's Preferred, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience.


• 7 years’ experience in trade compliance within a multinational environment (e.g., multinational corporation, consultancy, law firm, or government).


• Experience with Trade Compliance audit programs.


• Understanding of supply chain security certifications such as OEA and CTPAT.


• Able to lead a team in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment.


• Spanish proficiency preferred.


• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, sanctions, and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills.


• Willingness to travel as required up to 25%.